Colc08 Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 So in the first week of Febuary I'm off to Finland with the Mrs where temperatures will be as low as -20. Nice! I'm then home for 2 days before heading out to Hungary with some friends on for a weeks Boar hunting, where It will also be bloody cold. I need to get kitted out with some warm gear for each of my trips but ideally don't want to have to buy two lots of stuiff. Can anyone advise on any clothing that would be suitable for both trips. So in Finland we'll be husky sledging, snow mobil-ing, cross country skiing etc and in Hungary will be mostly shooting from towers as far as I am aware. I really don't know where to start looking to be honest. I mean i can get skii gear from anywhere but was hoping I could get some hunting gear that could cater for both jobs. The last thing the Mrs said to me on the subject was '' Your not tripping around Finland in bloody realtweed!'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Rab down jacket / waistcoat, light and very warm, any colour over thermal base layer and a fleece or wool layer. Just wear your shooting jacket over the top? Ski trousers/salopettes with hunting tousers over top? Ive been to Finland, was - 20 but its a dry cold not like here : ) Dont skimp on hat/gloves, heat paks to go in gloves make a huge difference. Fleece snood/neck warmer available in greens/camo. I wouldnt buy insulated hunting gear as it wont get used much here, but then again Im tight like that, it all depends on your budget. Better off going for a layer system that you can 'tune' to the temp. Dont forget to report back ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 For base layer, you will not go wrong with 'Icebreaker' merino wool. Fantastic, but not cheap. You'll find them in places like Ellis Brigham. The really good thing with those is that you can wear the same one for several days, and they don't reek like man-made fabrics after a couple of days, even if you've been pretty active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 (edited) The warmest clothing I have ever had is by the mountain clothing firm Buffalo, pile fibre and pertex a very close woven windproof cloth. I dont know if they make any specific stalking and shooting gear but the garments retain some warmth when wet. Blackpowder Edited October 27, 2014 by Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCamper1982 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 The warmest clothing I have ever had is by the mountain clothing firm Buffalo, pile fibre and pertex a very close woven windproof cloth. I dont know if they make any specific stalking and shooting gear but the garments retain some warmth when wet. Blackpowder I 2nd this, I have a Buffalo Special Six jacket and it's the warmest and most practical piece of kit I own. I've been camping in -11 with this and still have been warm as toast. I've got it soaked and it's still warm, out performs my Rab and Berghaus gear all day long at a fraction off the price (£90ish).Have a great trip Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colc08 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I 2nd this, I have a Buffalo Special Six jacket and it's the warmest and most practical piece of kit I own. I've been camping in -11 with this and still have been warm as toast. I've got it soaked and it's still warm, out performs my Rab and Berghaus gear all day long at a fraction off the price (£90ish). Have a great trip Iain Thanks guys, is it this one? http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/special-6-shirt/#colourswitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks guys, is it this one? http://www.buffalosystems.co.uk/products/special-6-shirt/#colourswitch Yes that's what I have, olive green would be a good colour. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCamper1982 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 The Velcro hood is worth getting too, really warm and covers most of your face up so you don't need to use a scarf or buff. Only downside coat doesn't come with a coat hook, but easy to sow in or ask the wife nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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